The Early College Promise Year (ECPY) program at Salem State provides an additional year of support to matriculated students who participated in our Early College programs in Salem and Lynn. Students form a cohort of 25-30 students who receive dedicated support from a Promise Year coordinator [link to Staff], along with a laptop, commuter meal plan, and up to $600 for books and materials each semester. But the Promise Year offers much more than financial savings. Students report that having a peer group helps them feel at home on campus, and having dedicated support for everything from how to email professors to study skills and career advice sets them up for success.
At first, I didn’t know what to expect from this program, but this PY program has offered me the opportunity to feel familiar with college life and the resources to succeed while getting the full college experience.
